Registered Nurse for Adults

Pay: $40.00 an hour

Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Single
• Employee/Spouse
• Employee/Child(ren)
• Family

EAP Services

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance Plans

Paid Vacation, Personal, and Holiday Time Off

NJ Sick Leave

401(k) with company match after one year of employment

Tuition Reimbursement

Pastoral Care Services

Free staff lunch every Friday

Position Summary:

The House of John Registered Nurse provides comprehensive medical assistance to participants as required, lifts and positions individuals who require use of a wheelchair and/or stander and assists participants with basic life skills and personal hygiene with the assistance of non-medical program staff.  This role participates in the design and implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly program activities that provides participants the opportunity to be independent and productive according to their individual capabilities with opportunities for choice, physical, and social integration.  The House of John Registered Nurse participates in family meetings and in-service programs, maintains accurate and complete medical documentation to assist in the designing of Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs) and/or Essential Lifestyle Plans (ELPs) of Person-Centered programming, and ensures ongoing communication with families/guardians or home representatives about participant’s activities, concerns, or goals.  This role works with supervisor and co-workers to grow and expand services, and participation levels and recognizes that the highest quality of service is delivered with Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility, the core values of the Agency, and maintains confidentiality of departmental records, persons, and activities.

Agency Expectations of Coworkers:

Coworkers are expected to perform their duties in such a way that enhances the dignity and quality of life of all the children and clients that we serve.  St. John of God Community Services (the Agency) is a service of The Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, a Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church, whose mission is to serve the sick, poor, and needy people in over 50 countries worldwide.

St. John of God Community Services expects the following to be met by all coworkers:

• Understands and supports the Agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Understands and Respects the Catholic Identity of The Hospitaller Order of St. John of God and St. John of God Community Services.
• Adheres to Agency and departmental policies and procedures.
• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency while maintaining information in a confidential and needs-to-know manner regarding persons served, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Performs duties as the workload necessitates by demonstrating flexibility, efficient time management, and the ability to prioritize one’s workload.
• Responds appropriately to interruptions, emergencies, and various safety and evacuation drills.
• Treats attendance and punctuality as essential components of the job.
• Communicates on a timely basis with a supervisor about departmental issues and concerns affecting the safety and well-being of all.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers to client’s ongoing medical needs, dispenses prescribed medication to clients as directed by physician.  Performs seizure management, oral suctioning, tracheostomy, and g-tube care as needed.  Assesses ongoing physical well-being of clients and follow-up on medical reports.  
• Ensures appropriate medical practices are met and maintained.  Keeps abreast of medical protocols and guidelines concerning client’s health conditions.
• Consults with relevant staff concerning medically necessitated procedures, side effects of medical conditions of clients, and for any needed modifications in program environments.
• Properly lifts and positions participants who require use of a wheelchair and/or stander.
• Assists clients with basic life skills and personal hygiene with the